DOCSLIB.ORG

Closing the Skills Gap and Boosting U.S. Competitiveness Hearing Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United State

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Closing the Skills Gap and Boosting U.S. Competitiveness Hearing Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation United State S. HRG. 115–152 CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP AND BOOSTING U.S. COMPETITIVENESS HEARING BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION UNITED STATES SENATE ONE HUNDRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS FIRST SESSION MARCH 29, 2017 Printed for the use of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ( U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 28–639 PDF WASHINGTON : 2018 For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Publishing Office Internet: bookstore.gpo.gov Phone: toll free (866) 512–1800; DC area (202) 512–1800 Fax: (202) 512–2104 Mail: Stop IDCC, Washington, DC 20402–0001 VerDate Nov 24 2008 09:03 Feb 21, 2018 Jkt 075679 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 5011 Sfmt 5011 S:\GPO\DOCS\28639.TXT JACKIE SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION ONE HUNDRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS FIRST SESSION JOHN THUNE, South Dakota, Chairman ROGER F. WICKER, Mississippi BILL NELSON, Florida, Ranking ROY BLUNT, Missouri MARIA CANTWELL, Washington TED CRUZ, Texas AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota DEB FISCHER, Nebraska RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Connecticut JERRY MORAN, Kansas BRIAN SCHATZ, Hawaii DAN SULLIVAN, Alaska EDWARD MARKEY, Massachusetts DEAN HELLER, Nevada CORY BOOKER, New Jersey JAMES INHOFE, Oklahoma TOM UDALL, New Mexico MIKE LEE, Utah GARY PETERS, Michigan RON JOHNSON, Wisconsin TAMMY BALDWIN, Wisconsin SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West Virginia TAMMY DUCKWORTH, Illinois CORY GARDNER, Colorado MAGGIE HASSAN, New Hampshire TODD YOUNG, Indiana CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO, Nevada NICK ROSSI, Staff Director ADRIAN ARNAKIS, Deputy Staff Director JASON VAN BEEK, General Counsel KIM LIPSKY, Democratic Staff Director CHRIS DAY, Democratic Deputy Staff Director RENAE BLACK, Senior Counsel (II) VerDate Nov 24 2008 09:03 Feb 21, 2018 Jkt 075679 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 5904 Sfmt 5904 S:\GPO\DOCS\28639.TXT JACKIE C O N T E N T S Page Hearing held on March 29, 2017 ............................................................................ 1 Statement of Senator Thune ................................................................................... 1 Statement of Senator Nelson .................................................................................. 2 Statement of Senator Baldwin ................................................................................ 43 Statement of Senator Capito .................................................................................. 45 Statement of Senator Klobuchar ............................................................................ 47 Statement of Senator Cortez Masto ....................................................................... 49 Statement of Senator Markey ................................................................................. 50 Statement of Senator Inhofe ................................................................................... 52 Statement of Senator Duckworth ........................................................................... 54 Statement of Senator Cantwell .............................................................................. 56 Statement of Senator Blumenthal .......................................................................... 57 Statement of Senator Johnson ................................................................................ 59 WITNESSES John Ratzenberger, Actor, Director, and Founder, American Museum of Man- ufacturing ............................................................................................................. 4 Prepared statement .......................................................................................... 6 Rory DeJohn, Senior Vice President, Turner Construction Company ................ 7 Prepared statement .......................................................................................... 9 Colonel Michael Cartney, (USAF, Retired); President, Lake Area Technical Institute ................................................................................................................ 11 Prepared statement .......................................................................................... 13 John J. Neely III, Vice President, Law and Public Affairs, Gulfstream Aero- space (A General Dynamics Company) .............................................................. 28 Prepared statement .......................................................................................... 29 Judith Marks, Chief Executive Officer, Siemens USA ......................................... 34 Prepared statement .......................................................................................... 36 APPENDIX Response to written questions submitted to Rory DeJohn by: Hon. Dean Heller .............................................................................................. 65 Hon. Maggie Hassan ........................................................................................ 65 Hon. Catherine Cortez Masto .......................................................................... 66 Response to written questions submitted to Colonel Michael Cartney by: Hon. Dean Heller .............................................................................................. 66 Hon. Todd Young .............................................................................................. 67 Hon. Tammy Baldwin ...................................................................................... 69 Hon. Maggie Hassan ........................................................................................ 72 Hon. Catherine Cortez Masto .......................................................................... 74 Response to written questions submitted to John J. Neely III by: Hon. Tammy Baldwin ...................................................................................... 76 Hon. Maggie Hassan ........................................................................................ 76 Hon. Catherine Cortez Masto .......................................................................... 77 Response to written questions submitted to Judith Marks by: Hon. Tammy Baldwin ...................................................................................... 77 Hon. Maggie Hassan ........................................................................................ 77 Hon. Catherine Cortez Masto .......................................................................... 80 (III) VerDate Nov 24 2008 09:03 Feb 21, 2018 Jkt 075679 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 5904 Sfmt 5904 S:\GPO\DOCS\28639.TXT JACKIE VerDate Nov 24 2008 09:03 Feb 21, 2018 Jkt 075679 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 5904 Sfmt 5904 S:\GPO\DOCS\28639.TXT JACKIE CLOSING THE SKILLS GAP AND BOOSTING U.S. COMPETITIVENESS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017 U.S. SENATE, COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION, Washington, DC. The committee met, pursuant to notice, at 10:05 a.m. in room SD–G50, Dirksen Senate Office Building, Hon. John Thune, Chair- man of the Committee, presiding. Present: Senators Thune [presiding], Fischer, Moran, Heller, Inhofe, Johnson, Capito, Gardner, Young, Nelson, Cantwell, Klobuchar, Blumenthal, Markey, Booker, Peters, Baldwin, Duckworth, Hassan, and Cortez Masto. OPENING STATEMENT OF HON. JOHN THUNE, U.S. SENATOR FROM SOUTH DAKOTA The CHAIRMAN. Well, good morning. We are here today to discuss a very important issue for the U.S. economy, and that’s the tech- nical skills gap among our workforce. According to multiple surveys, employers are actively looking for skilled workers to fill available, well-paying jobs and they simply can’t find them. As we will hear in detail from our witnesses today, there are numerous reasons for this, including a decline of tech- nical education programs in public high schools; an increase in the number of baby boomers approaching retirement; a negative per- ception of the manufacturing sector among some potential employ- ees, especially among those in younger generations; and an in- creased emphasis on 4-year college enrollment to the possible det- riment of more technical training. These factors and others are creating a skills gap that is most pronounced in industries requiring a labor force with technical skills, like manufacturing, construction, and the energy sector. In South Dakota, having a skill and being able to work with your hands is common for most folks. But that mentality was formed from necessity. In rural America, oftentimes, you need to be able to fix things for yourself when they break. Over time, this need has led to a natural respect for the men and women who focus their lives on those trades. In order for our coun- try to remain competitive, we need to promote this perspective and work together to highlight the importance of the skilled trades to the very foundation and strength of our economy. This hearing is intended to explore the causes of the skills gap but, just as importantly, highlight efforts by advocates and indus- try to address it. John Ratzenberger has put smiles on the faces (1) VerDate Nov 24 2008 09:03 Feb 21, 2018 Jkt 075679 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 6633 Sfmt 6633 S:\GPO\DOCS\28639.TXT JACKIE 2 of children and adults alike from his work on Cheers and numerous animated Disney Pixar movies. But today, he is here because of his passionate belief that America’s greatness is connected to our abil- ity to manufacture and his recognition that we need skilled work- ers. Getting young people interested in working with their hands and familiar with tools from a young age is an important first step. A focus on technical education is part of the solution. It is no surprise to
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Mcconnell Announces Senate Republican Committee Assignments for the 117Th Congress
    For Immediate Release, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Contacts: David Popp, Doug Andres Robert Steurer, Stephanie Penn McConnell Announces Senate Republican Committee Assignments for the 117th Congress Praises Senators Crapo and Tim Scott for their work on the Committee on Committees WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the 50-50 power-sharing agreement finalized earlier today, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the Senate Republican Conference Committee Assignments for the 117th Congress. Leader McConnell once again selected Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) to chair the Senate Republicans’ Committee on Committees, the panel responsible for committee assignments for the 117th Congress. This is the ninth consecutive Congress in which Senate leadership has asked Crapo to lead this important task among Senate Republicans. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) assisted in the committee selection process as he did in the previous three Congresses. “I want to thank Mike and Tim for their work. They have both earned the trust of our colleagues in the Republican Conference by effectively leading these important negotiations in years past and this year was no different. Their trust and experience was especially important as we enter a power-sharing agreement with Democrats and prepare for equal representation on committees,” McConnell said. “I am very grateful for their work.” “I appreciate Leader McConnell’s continued trust in having me lead the important work of the Committee on Committees,” said Senator Crapo. “Americans elected an evenly-split Senate, and working together to achieve policy solutions will be critical in continuing to advance meaningful legislation impacting all Americans. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit our nation, our economy was the strongest it has ever been.
    [Show full text]
  • Jim Inhofe U.S. Senator for Oklahoma on a Visit to Ethiopia June 1, 2021
    Jim Inhofe U.S. Senator for Oklahoma on a visit to Ethiopia June 1, 2021 Mr Inhofe is briefed by the speaker of Ethiopia’s House of Representative, Tagese Chafo Mr. Inhofe holding talks with Tagesse Chafo (photo : EBC) borkena James Mountain Inhofe, the 86 years old United States’ senator for Oklahoma, is on a visit to Ethiopia. He arrived in the country on Monday to a warm welcome. Mr. Inhofe’s visit to Ethiopia came about a week after he spoke on the U.S. senate opposing proposed sanction and restriction against Ethiopian and Eritrean officials , “for not ending the conflict in the Tigray region of Ethiopia.” Many Ethiopians hailed him as a friend of Ethiopia. “I welcome Senator Jim Inhofe @JimInhofe , a friend to Ethiopians, to his second home #Ethiopia,” said Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in a Twitter message on Monday. Abiy held a discussion with the visiting senator but not much was disclosed about it. On Tuesday, Mr. Inhofe met with the speaker of Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives. Tagesse Chafo. According to a report by state media, EBC, Mr. Inhofe was briefed about the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), law enforcement operations and humanitarian assistance in the Tigray region of Ethiopia, and the border dispute with Sudan. The source added he was informed that Ethiopia is poised to undertake the second filing of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) during the upcoming Ethiopian rainy seasons. Mr. Chafo told the Oklahoma senator that Ethiopia will undertake it in a way not to affect the interest of lower riparian countries.
    [Show full text]
  • September 24, 2020 the Honorable Jim Inhofe Chairman Senate Armed
    September 24, 2020 The Honorable Jim Inhofe The Honorable Jack Reed Chairman Ranking Member Senate Armed Services Committee Senate Armed Services Committee 205 Russell Senate Office Building 228 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Adam Smith The Honorable Mac Thornberry Chairman Ranking Member House Armed Services Committee House Armed Services Committee 2216 Rayburn Office Building 2216 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, D.C. 20515 Washington, D.C. 20515 Dear Chairmen Inhofe and Smith, Ranking Members Reed and Thornberry, and Conferees: As you begin conference negotiations on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), we write to urge the preservation of the Chief Management Officer (CMO) position, which Section 901 of the House-passed bill and Section 911 of the Senate- passed bill seek to prematurely terminate. Despite these provisions, the CMO has broad bipartisan and bicameral support. The CMO position has the vital task of reforming the Department of Defense (DoD) to improve performance and increase accountability, key tenets of the National Defense Strategy (NDS). As Members of Congress we all have a responsibility to the American taxpayers to work to achieve the objectives of the NDS as efficiently as possible, and the CMO position is essential to accomplishing that goal. In 2018, more than fifteen years after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) initially recommended the establishment of a standalone CMO position, the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) finally authorized the creation of a CMO as third-in- command at DoD to ensure that they would have requisite resources to do their job.
    [Show full text]
  • Technology in Agriculture: Data-Driven Farming
    S. HRG. 115–645 TECHNOLOGY IN AGRICULTURE: DATA-DRIVEN FARMING HEARING BEFORE THE SUBCOMMITTEE ON CONSUMER PROTECTION, PRODUCT SAFETY, INSURANCE, AND DATA SECURITY OF THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION UNITED STATES SENATE ONE HUNDRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS FIRST SESSION NOVEMBER 14, 2017 Printed for the use of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation ( Available online: http://www.govinfo.gov U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 37–228 PDF WASHINGTON : 2019 VerDate Nov 24 2008 08:08 Aug 05, 2019 Jkt 000000 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 5011 Sfmt 5011 S:\GPO\DOCS\37228.TXT JACKIE SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION ONE HUNDRED FIFTEENTH CONGRESS FIRST SESSION JOHN THUNE, South Dakota, Chairman ROGER F. WICKER, Mississippi BILL NELSON, Florida, Ranking ROY BLUNT, Missouri MARIA CANTWELL, Washington TED CRUZ, Texas AMY KLOBUCHAR, Minnesota DEB FISCHER, Nebraska RICHARD BLUMENTHAL, Connecticut JERRY MORAN, Kansas BRIAN SCHATZ, Hawaii DAN SULLIVAN, Alaska EDWARD MARKEY, Massachusetts DEAN HELLER, Nevada CORY BOOKER, New Jersey JAMES INHOFE, Oklahoma TOM UDALL, New Mexico MIKE LEE, Utah GARY PETERS, Michigan RON JOHNSON, Wisconsin TAMMY BALDWIN, Wisconsin SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO, West Virginia TAMMY DUCKWORTH, Illinois CORY GARDNER, Colorado MAGGIE HASSAN, New Hampshire TODD YOUNG, Indiana CATHERINE CORTEZ MASTO, Nevada NICK ROSSI, Staff Director ADRIAN ARNAKIS, Deputy Staff Director JASON VAN BEEK, General Counsel KIM LIPSKY, Democratic Staff Director CHRIS DAY, Democratic Deputy Staff Director RENAE
    [Show full text]
  • 2019 Political Contributions
    MEPAC Disbursement Political Contributions 2019 Lockheed Martin 2019 LMEPAC Disbursements State Member Party Office District Total ALASKA Lisa Murkowski for US Senate Murkowski, Lisa R U.S. SENATE $2,000.00 True North PAC Sullivan, Daniel R Leadership PAC $5,000.00 Sullivan For US Senate Sullivan, Daniel R U.S. SENATE $8,000.00 Alaskans For Don Young Young, Don R U.S. HOUSE AL $5,000.00 ALABAMA RBA PAC (Reaching for Brighter America) Aderholt, Robert R Leadership PAC $5,000.00 Aderholt for Congress Aderholt, Robert R U.S. HOUSE 4 $6,000.00 Mo Brooks for Congress Brooks, Mo R U.S. HOUSE 5 $6,000.00 Byrne For Congress Byrne, Bradley R U.S. HOUSE 1 $5,000.00 Seeking Justice Committee Jones, Doug D Leadership PAC $5,000.00 Doug Jones For Senate Jones, Doug D U.S. SENATE $9,000.00 Gary Palmer For Congress Palmer, Gary R U.S. HOUSE 6 $1,000.00 MARTHA PAC Roby, Martha R Leadership PAC $5,000.00 Martha Roby For Congress Roby, Martha R U.S. HOUSE 2 $4,000.00 American Security PAC Rogers, Mike R Leadership PAC $5,000.00 Mike Rogers For Congress Rogers, Mike R U.S. HOUSE 3 $9,000.00 Terri PAC Sewell, Terri D Leadership PAC $5,000.00 Terri Sewell For Congress Sewell, Terri D U.S. HOUSE 7 $4,000.00 Defend America PAC Shelby, Richard R Leadership PAC $5,000.00 ARKANSAS Arkansas for Leadership PAC Boozman, John R Leadership PAC $5,000.00 Cotton For Senate Cotton, Tom R U.S.
    [Show full text]
  • Congressional Record—Senate S7965
    November 16, 2015 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7965 Mr. Buckley’s successors have ably James Lankford, John Thune, Heidi Mr. Woodford has demonstrated pro- carried on this proud tradition at Na- Heitkamp, Joe Manchin, James Inhofe, fessionalism, commitment to excel- tional Review. It remains tremen- Tim Scott, Dan Sullivan, Mike Rounds, lence, and dedication to the highest dously influential. With over 150,000 Mitch McConnell, Jeff Flake, Orrin standards of the United States Navy. Hatch, Mike Lee, Thom Tillis, John subscribers, it is the most read opinion Cornyn, Lamar Alexander, Jeff Ses- His work throughout Nevada is invalu- magazine in America. Millions more sions, Roy Blunt, Pat Toomey, Steve able. I am both humbled and honored visit National Review Online every Daines, Jerry Moran, Richard Shelby, by his service and am proud to call him month. John Hoeven, Johnny Isakson. a fellow Nevadan. Today, I ask my col- More importantly, Mr. Buckley’s suc- f leagues to join me in congratulating cessors have carried on as champions of Mr. Woodford for all of his accomplish- ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS the conservative movement. Every 2 ments, as well as his participation in weeks National Review arrives on my the city of Reno’s Veterans Day Pa- desk and serves as a reminder that con- TRIBUTE TO IVAN BELL rade.∑ servative thought is alive and well in WOODFORD America. ∑ f Over the past 60 years, National Re- Mr. HELLER. Mr. President, today, I view has lived up to its founding state- wish to congratulate Ivan Bell Woodford on being selected to serve as TRIBUTE TO BRIAN BURTON ment so eloquently expressed by Mr.
    [Show full text]
  • January 15, 2021 the Honorable Jim Inhofe United States Senate 205 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 the Honor
    January 15, 2021 The Honorable Jim Inhofe United States Senate 205 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable James Lankford United States Senate 316 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senators Inhofe and Lankford: We the undersigned Tribal leaders from the state of Oklahoma wholeheartedly endorse the selection of Rep. Deb Haaland to be the next Secretary of the Interior. We ask that you support this historic nomination when it comes before the Senate. An enrolled citizen of the Laguna Pueblo, Rep. Haaland would be the first Indigenous person to hold a Cabinet position. As senators for a state with 39 federally recognized Tribal nations and one of the highest Native populations in the United States, you fully recognize the importance of including Native representation at the highest levels of government. Native voices bring unique perspectives to vital discussions, and more often than not have a deeper understanding of the way federal initiatives impact Tribal citizens and Tribal governments. Rep. Haaland is not only a historic pick—she is the right pick for this position. She understands sovereignty and appreciates the trust relationship and our nation’s treaty obligations. She recognizes the importance of Tribal businesses and knows how these businesses can be an economic engine for states, rural regions, and impoverished areas. She boasts public and private sector experience in relevant Tribal and land issues, and a record of working across the aisle to get things done. During her time in Congress, she built meaningful relationships with House and Senate Republicans and worked hard to find common ground on tough issues.
    [Show full text]
  • Jim Inhofe the Senior United States Senator from Oklahoma Recounts His Life Story
    Jim Inhofe The senior United States senator from Oklahoma recounts his life story. Chapter 1 — 1:27 Introduction Announcer: US Representative and Senator from Oklahoma, James Mountain Inhofe, was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on November 17, 1934. He grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he attended public schools and received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tulsa. He served in the US Army and worked in aviation, real estate, and insurance for three decades. He was president of Quaker Life Insurance Company before entering politics. As a Republican, James Inhofe was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1966, and became a state senator in 1968. He ran unsuccessfully for governor in 1974, and for the US House of Representatives in 1976. Inhofe was a three-term mayor of Tulsa from 1978 to 1984. In 1986, running again for the US House from the First District, he was elected and reelected three more times. In 1994, when Senator David Boren resigned to become President of the University of Oklahoma, Inhofe ran for Boren’s seat in a special election and won. Senator Inhofe was reelected for a full term in 1996, and was reelected to his fourth term November 16, 2014, ending January 3, 2021. This interview with Senator Jim Inhofe is made possible by the University of Tulsa Foundations and Friends, who believe in preserving Oklahoma’s legacy, on voicesofoklahoma.com. JIM INHOFE 2 Chapter 2 — 11:00 Early Family and Education John Erling: My name is John Erling. Today’s date is December 3, 2013.
    [Show full text]
  • Joe Biden: Policy Proposals
    Senate Committees © 2021 Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP bhfs.com | 1 Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Chair: Debbie Stabenow (MI) Ranking Member: John Boozman (AR) • Stabenow was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000 • Boozman was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010 • Her priorities as chair include protecting SNAP, • He previously served as chair of the Subcommittee on reauthorizing the Child Nutrition Act and supporting Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade programs that promote agriculture and • Boozman has long supported expanded drilling for oil manufacturing and natural gas, including opening additional federal • She also serves as the chair of the Senate lands, such as Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Democratic Policy and Communications Committee to energy exploration • He has also sponsored legislation to help feed low- income children in the summer when they do not have access to the school meals program © 2021 Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP bhfs.com | 2 Appropriations Chair: Patrick Leahy (VT) Ranking Member: Richard Shelby (AL) • Leahy was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1974 and • Shelby was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 after is currently the most senior member serving four terms in the U.S. House and is the fourth • He served as president pro tempore from 2012 to most senior member of the Senate 2015 • He previously chaired the Banking, Housing and Urban • Appropriations will be the third committee Leahy has Affairs, and Rules committees chaired in his tenure—he previously chaired the • He is
    [Show full text]
  • GUIDE to the 117Th CONGRESS
    GUIDE TO THE 117th CONGRESS Table of Contents Health Professionals Serving in the 117th Congress ................................................................ 2 Congressional Schedule ......................................................................................................... 3 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 2021 Federal Holidays ............................................. 4 Senate Balance of Power ....................................................................................................... 5 Senate Leadership ................................................................................................................. 6 Senate Committee Leadership ............................................................................................... 7 Senate Health-Related Committee Rosters ............................................................................. 8 House Balance of Power ...................................................................................................... 11 House Committee Leadership .............................................................................................. 12 House Leadership ................................................................................................................ 13 House Health-Related Committee Rosters ............................................................................ 14 Caucus Leadership and Membership .................................................................................... 18 New Members of the 117th
    [Show full text]
  • GUIDE to the 116Th CONGRESS
    th GUIDE TO THE 116 CONGRESS - SECOND SESSION Table of Contents Click on the below links to jump directly to the page • Health Professionals in the 116th Congress……….1 • 2020 Congressional Calendar.……………………..……2 • 2020 OPM Federal Holidays………………………..……3 • U.S. Senate.……….…….…….…………………………..…...3 o Leadership…...……..…………………….………..4 o Committee Leadership….…..……….………..5 o Committee Rosters……….………………..……6 • U.S. House..……….…….…….…………………………...…...8 o Leadership…...……………………….……………..9 o Committee Leadership……………..….…….10 o Committee Rosters…………..…..……..…….11 • Freshman Member Biographies……….…………..…16 o Senate………………………………..…………..….16 o House……………………………..………..………..18 Prepared by Hart Health Strategies Inc. www.hhs.com, updated 7/17/20 Health Professionals Serving in the 116th Congress The number of healthcare professionals serving in Congress increased for the 116th Congress. Below is a list of Members of Congress and their area of health care. Member of Congress Profession UNITED STATES SENATE Sen. John Barrasso, MD (R-WY) Orthopaedic Surgeon Sen. John Boozman, OD (R-AR) Optometrist Sen. Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) Gastroenterologist/Heptalogist Sen. Rand Paul, MD (R-KY) Ophthalmologist HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rep. Ralph Abraham, MD (R-LA-05)† Family Physician/Veterinarian Rep. Brian Babin, DDS (R-TX-36) Dentist Rep. Karen Bass, PA, MSW (D-CA-37) Nurse/Physician Assistant Rep. Ami Bera, MD (D-CA-07) Internal Medicine Physician Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD (R-IN-08) Cardiothoracic Surgeon Rep. Michael Burgess, MD (R-TX-26) Obstetrician Rep. Buddy Carter, BSPharm (R-GA-01) Pharmacist Rep. Scott DesJarlais, MD (R-TN-04) General Medicine Rep. Neal Dunn, MD (R-FL-02) Urologist Rep. Drew Ferguson, IV, DMD, PC (R-GA-03) Dentist Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (R-AZ-04) Dentist Rep.
    [Show full text]
  • Congressman Frank D. Lucas OK District 03
    Congressman Frank D. Lucas OK District 03 Dear Student, Thank you for your inquiry regarding a nomination to the United States Service Academies. Enclosed is the application for nomination form for you to complete and return to my office. Before completing your application, I encourage you to verify your correct congressional district. This can be done online at house.gov. In addition to the written application, interviews with the Nomination Board will be held in November. Completed application packets must be received in my district office by Friday, October 16, 2020 in order for you to be considered for nomination. To be competitive for the academies, you should have at least four years of English and mathematics, two years of a foreign language, two years of laboratory science, and a year of history. You should also be an active participant in extracurricular activities such as sports or Scouts. If you have not already done so, you should immediately contact the admissions office of the academies you wish to attend. This will enable them to provide you with a Prospective Candidate Questionnaire and open a pre-admission file. While applying to all four academies may improve your chances of receiving an academy nomination, careful consideration should be given to your choice of an academy. You may change your designation at any time prior to the interview portion of the application process. It takes a special kind of person to dedicate their college years and beyond to serving and protecting our nation. I always look forward to meeting the young men and women who have made this their life’s work.
    [Show full text]